João Paulo

Portugal
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I am currently

At home

My next destination:
Crato, Portugal - from Sep 2026 until Sep 2026
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Description

Olá! I'm João Paulo and I live in a small van, in Waking Life, in Portugal.
Interests

Performing arts

DIY & crafts

Technology

Sustainability

Events & social

Languages

Vegetarian or vegan

Van life

Movies & TV

Farming

Plant care

Hitchhiking

Gardening

Cooking & food

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Cycling

Camping

Beach
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I'm interested in learning and teaching everything I can. I'm fluent in English and Português, Español mas o menos e ho iniziato a studiare l'italiano.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Some knowledge of:

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

Helping around the house

Able to teach about:

Languages

Eco Projects

Light gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Light maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

House & pet sitting
More details about your skills

My main vocation and occupation is plant management, but I'm very versatile and always keen on making new skills.
I have loads of experience painting, with lime and paint.
I have some experience in construction, specially carpentry and infrastructure.
I had classes of electricity and electronics in school and I've setup the solar system on the roof of my old van.
I have intermediate skills in automotive and computer maintenance and repair.
Age

32
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  no
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegan

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23 Aug 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Off-grid wooden cabin near ...)

Sandy and Steve are amazing hosts. They accepted me last minute and it was a pleasure to help them with some gardening, landscaping and building a fence.
They were flexible with the working hours, so I could best enjoy the lake just across the road, the Mediterranean beaches and the beautiful surroundings.
Every night, Sandy cooked us a beautiful … read more

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20 Dec 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Petsitting two big dogs in a ...)

Caroline is the best! While my van was being fixed, I looked for a host and she replied in no time. Despite having another volunteer coming, Caroline was kind enough to take me in her warm home. I got to help her painting a wall and gardening.

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7 Dec 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Medieval village looking for ...)

I was looking to get paid in France and I couldn't have asked for nicer, more generous and funnier hosts than Anne and Tom. They welcomed me in the Chateau de Trévien since the first day they took over the castle and let me work a lot of hours, which allowed me to buy my dream van, instead of a cheap one.
I spent over a month there and I did a … read more

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6 Dec 2025

Left by host for Workawayer ()

João Paulo was fabulous! He tackled enormous amounts of overgrown shrubbery will skill and enthusiasm. The results of his efforts really changed the look of our landscaping for the better. He was with us from mid October to the end of November and we very much appreciate his efforts on the property. He is very tidy and a pleasure to have around. … read more

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23 Aug 2026

Left by Workawayer for host (Off-grid wooden cabin near ...)

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20 Dec 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Petsitting two big dogs in a ...)

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7 Dec 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Medieval village looking for ...)

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6 Dec 2025

Left by host for Workawayer

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24 Sep 2025

Left by host (Help us with permaculture in ...) for Workawayer

João has been a stable part of our team here for the past 3 years, bringing a lot of knowledge and insight, as well as reliability. He’s a hard worker and follows instruction well whilst bringing his own skills into all tasks he’s assigned, including being able to work alone, as part of a team, and also as a steward for the land while we have been … read more

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23 Sep 2025

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us with permaculture in ...)

When I first found this farm on WWOOF, I was thrilled that I could get a little money for volunteering, instead of going back to the workforce on a regular basis. Since then, I got to explore Sintra. Mountains, beaches, trails and really cool people. Two of my favourite are Dean and Alex, who've always made me feel appreciated and with total … read more

(Excellent)